Leisure

Discover some of the other distinctive jewels of the Maldives. You might be surprised to see the many different forms paradise can take. Tour the atoll and explore the daily life of fishermen. Shop the way the locals do. Get up close and personal with marine life.

Spend an afternoon as Robinson Crusoe (with a few more luxuries) and live out your desert island daydreams. A tiny uninhabited island offshore in Anantara's lagoon is your playground for the day. Frolic in pristine waters, explore stunning reefs and enjoy a specially prepared picnic on white sands.

There is more to the bustling Maldivian capital than just the airport. Malé offers distinctive architecture, local markets, tranquil mosques and the regal presidential palace. Immerse yourself in the local culture at the National Museum and partake of some of the country's authentic local delicacies.

Cruise a tranquil turquoise lagoon in unadulterated luxury.  Sink back into world class comforts and savour pure indulgence with a personal wine cellar, bar and chill-out area on board.  Listen to the melodic rolling of the waves, or play your favourite sunset beats from our pre-loaded iPod from the ultimate in Bose technology.  Unwind completely as the champagne in your glass takes on the tints of the setting sun, and as it dips behind the darkening horizon, wine and dine underneath a star-strung sky.  Spend a night cradled by the gently rocking waters of the dazzling Indian Ocean, reveling in the serenity and seclusion of the sea.

Try your skills at handline fishing and experience the glittering waters from a local's point of view, aboard a traditional sailing dhoni. This natural technique uses no equipment beyond a single fishing line, held by hand and dropped to the floor of the ocean reef. Wait for the reef fish to bite - a catch is almost guaranteed. Better yet, take your catch onland and our chefs at Fuddan grill will prepare it to your liking the very next day.